For Life Pathway Crosby Scholars Advisor Team Conference Note Outlines, Class of 2027 For Life Pathways Career + Technical Education Direct to Workforce Military Service Gap or Service Year
CN 1: January + February CN 2: March + April CN 3: August / September CN 4: October / Nov CN 5: January / February CN 6: March / April
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CROSBY SCHOLARS CN #1 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2027 ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
FOR LIFE PATHWAY
DUE DATE: MARCH 6, 2026
This is the For Life Pathway meeting outline. Use this outline to guide your conversation in your initial meeting with the scholar. Keep for your records. Submit Conference Notes 1 via CrosbyConnect to confirm the scholar has fulfilled this requirement. The digital version of this outline displays in the advisor portal and provides the most current information.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC
GOAL
Confirm High School Enrollment and Graduation Date
To have accurate data. Advisor reports school enrollment and projected graduation date on the Conference Notes 1 Form. Scholar edits CrosbyConnect. Review plans if the scholar is graduating early and confirm scholar is enrolled in the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements.
Remind the scholar the Senior Program is email driven. Log in to the CrosbyConnect.
To confirm that scholar and parent contact information is accurate. The scholar's email address displayed in CrosbyConnect and should be the email address the scholar checks most often. Place an emphasis on “Parent 1” as they will be copied on emails. Ask scholar if they need assistance navigating CrosbyConnect.
Advisor's Role
To help the scholar engage with and realize the full benefits of meeting with a Crosby Scholars Advisor. Explain in detail the various ways the advisor can assist the scholar achieve their post-secondary goals. Then help the scholar identify ways the advisor can assist them with their individual needs.
Complete Think Like a Senior (TLS) Requirement
To confirm a plan to complete this Junior Program requirement. Juniors must attend one For Life Pathway TLS. During TLS, juniors will review postsecondary pathways that suit their goals and preferences. Dates are displayed in CrosbyConnect.
Review Senior Program requirements
To develop a plan to fulfill Senior Program requirements. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements for the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill each requirement. Guide seniors through the challenges and celebrations from spring of the junior year through graduation.
Communicating with the Senior Program
To review the ways the Senior Program shares information with scholars and families. Communication methods include email and text messages, CrosbyConnect, the Crosby Scholars website, and monthly newsletters. Remind scholars they are encouraged to contact the Senior Program and Advising Team via email and phone calls.
Discuss school-based ACT
To ensure the scholar knows how to prepare for the ACT that is administered to all juniors in North Carolina. Discuss the value of taking this test even though they are not planning to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree directly after high school.
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN #2 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2027 FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
DUE DATE: MAY 8, 2026
Use this outline to guide your conversation in your next meeting with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. Submit Conference Notes 2 via CrosbyConnect to confirm the scholar has fulfilled this requirement.
CONFERENCE NOTE #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT:
GOAL
Review Junior Program Requirements + Complete TLS Requirement
To develop a plan to fulfill Junior Program requirements. Help your scholar know the Junior Program requirements for the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill the requirements. Scholar must submit a community service form AND attend one TLS session by April 1. Review the scholar’s contact information displayed in CrosbyConnect for accuracy so they have access to CrosbyConnect this summer.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC
GOAL To ensure that first generation status is correctly displayed in CrosbyConnect.
Determine First-Generation Status
Review Mid-Year Academic Profile
Confirm Post-Secondary Plan
To confirm scholar knows their GPA and continues to progress successfully toward high school graduation. Review senior year courses and confirm scholar will meet all graduation requirements.
To review the post-secondary plan. To help the scholar engage with and realize the full benefits of meeting with a Crosby Scholars Advisor. Help the scholar identify ways the advisor can connect them to community resources and support their post-secondary pathway.
Review Senior Academy Pathways
To assist scholars in proactively deciding which Senior Academies will be the most helpful for them to attend. To explore with students which pathway best reflects their needs and to remind them that they are required to attend one academy and are encouraged to attend all academies they believe will benefit them. Often times it can be very helpful for a scholar to attend academies over the summer when they tend to have fewer commitments.
Review Community Service + TLS Requirements - April 1 deadline
To assist scholar with fulfilling the community service + TLS requirements by April 1 and identifying volunteer opportunities as needed. Assist the scholar with identifying ways to fulfill the community service requirement both virtually and inperson by reviewing the list of opportunities posted on the Crosby website. If scholar has volunteered for at least 2 hours, have scholar submit the community service form during your meeting. The TLS dates display in CrosbyConnect and scholars are required to register to attend a session or complete it on-demand.
Rising Senior Summer
To encourage scholar to fully utilize the summer prior to their senior year for their benefit and also to meet Crosby program requirements: volunteer --> CS requirement visit schools / job sites / training facilities --> CF/V requirement webinars --> SR Academy requirement
CROSBY SCHOLARS SUMMER OUTLINE, C LASS OF 2027 FOR LIFE PATHWAY ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS Use this outline to guide your summer communication with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. No conference notes are due. For Life Pathway includes CTE, direct to workforce, military service, and gap or service year.
CONFERENCE NOTE #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT:
Review Senior Program requirements
To begin or continue fulfilling Senior Program requirements during the summer when scholars tend to have fewer commitments. Utilize the rising senior summer to fulfill program requirements including community service + CF/V + Senior Academy. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements of the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill the requirements in this pathway including explaining the FLP fair/visit requirement.
CONFERENCE NOTE #2 TOPICS TO REVISIT:
Review Senior Academy Options
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC:
Update Activities Résumé
Rising Senior Summer
GOAL
GOAL
To assist scholars in proactively deciding which Senior Academies will be the most helpful for them to attend. (Review the academy offerings and explore creative ways to fulfill this requirement.) Often times it can be very helpful for a scholar to attend academies over the summer when they tend to have fewer commitments. FLP Senior Academies begin in June scholars must visit CrosbyConnect to learn details of FLP senior academies.
GOAL To confirm scholar's most recent activities and awards are displayed on their résumé. The résumé can be used when asking for letters of recommendation, when applying and interviewing for a job, when meeting with a military recruiter, and when applying to a certificate or diploma program.
To confirm scholar fully utilizes the rising senior summertime to ease the stress and pressure in the fall while pursuing their post-secondary plan. Review what preparation can be completed this summer which may include fulfilling community service requirement, exploring the different branches of the military, meeting with a military recruiter, meeting with CDC counselor at your school, researching CTE programs at FTCC and other community colleges, taking the ASVAB, researching GAP year programs, take assessments, etc. Encourage scholar to remain engaged with you as the Crosby Advisor, continue to read Program email and newsletters, and to fulfill program requirements.
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN 3 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2027 FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your communication with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. Submit Conference Notes 3 via CrosbyConnect to confirm the scholar has attended the meeting.
CN #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT:
Review Senior Program requirements listed on the back of the Crosby Scholars Senior Program Roadmap
To begin or continuing fulfilling Senior Program requirements during the summer when scholars tend to have fewer commitments. Utilize the rising senior summer to fulfill program requirements including community service + CF/V + Senior Academy. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements of the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill the requirements in this pathway including explaining the FLP job/career fair/visit requirement. Encourage FLP scholar to complete these requirements as soon as they can.
SUMMER TOPICS TO REVISIT:
Update Activities Résumé
GOAL
To confirm scholar's most recent activities and awards are displayed on their résumé. The résumé can be used when asking for letters of recommendation, when applying and interviewing for a job, when meeting with a military recruiter, and when applying to a certificate or diploma program. Here’s a template you can share.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC:
Confirm Post-Secondary Plan
GOAL
GOAL
To review the post-secondary plan. To help scholars create a timeline and the next steps needed to meet their post-secondary goals. This can include identifying certification/licensing exams, funding sources, enrollment/application requirements, and more.
Take a FREE Assessment like the ASVAB or FTCC’s Career Interest Assessment
To figure out where to find career satisfaction, scholars need all the facts about their skills and interests, the world of work, and their postsecondary options to make informed decisions. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge and includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. Taking the ASVAB fulfills the senior academy requirement.
Review End-of-Junior Year Academic Profile
To ensure scholar knows their GPA and understands their academic profile. Review the transcript record report provided by the Program. Scholars should note their cumulative GPA and courses taken to ensure they are meeting graduation requirements.
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN 4 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2027 FOR LIFE PATHWAY ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS Use this outline to guide your conversation in your next meeting with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. Submit Conference Notes 4 via CrosbyConnect to confirm the scholar has attended this meeting.
MEETING 3 TOPICS TO REVISIT:
GOAL
Senior Academy
To help scholars complete their Senior Academy credit. For Life Scholars have opportunities to complete Senior Academy credit including self-paced, inperson and virtual options tailored to the For Life pathway. Encourage scholars to attend more than one opportunity to assist them in determining plans for after high school. Options can be viewed in CrosbyConnect.
Take a free Assessment like the ASVAB, FTCC’s Career Interest Assessment or other
To figure out where to find career satisfaction, scholars need all the facts about their skills and interests, the world of work, and their post-secondary options to make informed decisions. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge and includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. Taking the ASVAB and other self-assessments fulfills the senior academy requirement.
Progress toward Post-Secondary Plan
To continue progressing toward the post-secondary plan. To continue helping scholars create a timeline and the next steps needed to meet their post-secondary goals. This can include identifying certification/licensing exams, funding sources, enrollment/application requirements, and more.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC:
Request and then review your high school transcript
Confirm Graduation Date
Review deadlines for upcoming Senior Program Requirements
GOAL
To confirm the high school transcript is accurate. By reviewing the high school transcript, the scholar will see the information that will be shared with potential employers, community/junior college reps, military recruiters, and gap year programs. To confirm the graduation date. We first asked scholars this question on CN 1 last February. By October, seniors have met with their school counselor and we find that many scholars finalize their graduation date during this meeting. Therefore, we ask the scholars for the second and final time to confirm their graduation date with their Crosby Scholars Advisor. To complete Senior Program requirements. Forms are available in CrosbyConnect on the scholar’s Dashboard. The deadline to submit a community service form is January 31. The deadline to fulfill the Senior Academy requirement is December 1. The deadline to submit the college fair/visit form is December 1.